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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition